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Cook County Forest Preserves opens 2023 permit reservations on Nov. 15

Cook County residents and visitors can reserve a spot for 2023 celebrations in the Forest Preserves of Cook County starting Nov. 15. 

All 2023 dates to spend the night camping at one of the forest preserves’ five campgrounds will open at the same time.

Visitors with guests who have a disability can request both picnic shelters or camping options that offer accessibility features, including accessible parking, curb cuts and path from parking to picnic shelter, and an accessible bathroom.

2023 picnic and event permits
Permit sales for 2023 picnics and special events begin on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 a.m. online at fpdcc.com/permits and over the phone by calling 800-870-3666, option 1. Staff strongly advises guests book reservations online due to anticipated high call volume. Online, customers can also view information such as site availability, picnic grove maps and the cost of their event location.

Permits may be purchased in person with a valid federal/state issued identification card on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm at the Forest Preserves General Headquarters, 536 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest, or Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, at Western Avenue and 87th Street. in Chicago. Both locations will be accepting appointments and walk-ins. Appointments can be made through fpdcc.com/permits.

Customers can learn how to book permits online by attending a Zoom session on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. Register here.

For questions or assistance with online picnic and event permit purchases, contact forest preserves permits staff by calling 800-870-3666, emailing [email protected] or visiting fpdcc.com/permits.

2023 camping reservations

All 2023 camping dates are available beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. Camping reservations can be made online at fpdcc.com/camping or by phone at 855-937-2267. Camping reservations can be made in person at Camp Bullfrog Lake, Camp Reinberg or Camp Sullivan starting Nov. 15 during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or Saturdays and Sundays when people are camping. For campground contact information, visit fpdcc.com/camping.

Residents and visitors can still enjoy camping — in a tent, RV or heated cabin — at Camp Bullfrog Lake, Camp Reinberg, Camp Dan Beard and Camp Sullivan throughout winter.

For questions or assistance with making camping reservations, call 855-937-2267.

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